About this property
Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building is a historic warehouse and showroom located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built between 1917 and 1919, and is a five-story, five bay by four bay, brick commercial building. It has Collegiate Gothic Revival elements, one of the few commercial buildings in the immediate area designed in this style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06000145. It was listed on March 24, 2006.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building listed on the National Register?
Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building?
Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building?
The period of significance for Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Foord & Massey Furniture Company Building?
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